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W111 LSE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

31,304 mi
Last recorded31,304 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 LSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 31,304 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 78,168 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 29,385 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 72,139 miles

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft joint has a slight leak of cv grease

Pass 6 Mar 2024 26,697 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 67,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 25,300 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 56,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 24,845 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 24,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,414 miles

Exhaust emissions high

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 48,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions high

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 24,820 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 43,830 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 34,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smeaing

Pass 17 Jun 2019 24,087 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 29,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 23,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,262 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 22,241 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyre treads low[edges]

Pass 5 May 2017 22,237 miles

Engine management light displayed on instrument cluster

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 20,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,977 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,403 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 12,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 12,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 11 Jun 2012 10,156 miles

front tyres are worn on inner shoulder of tyre

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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W111 LSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 82,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W111 LSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W111 LSE registered?

W111 LSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is W111 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W111 LSE shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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